At 1 a.m., police said they attempted to stop a vehicle matching the description of one wanted in connection with an earlier incident. The vehicle sped into Montville and was eventually stopped on Shewville Road in Ledyard, police said.

During the chase, police said the occupants discarded evidence from the vehicle.

Police from Norwich, Montville, Ledyard and the Mashantucket departments, along with state police, were involved in the chase.

Police charged Pontes and Oliver with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia and interfering. Pontes faces additional charges of engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.

Pontes is being held on a $75,000 bond and Oliver is held on a $50,000 bond pending arraignment.